LaVine Stays, But Trade Still Likely | Sacramento Kings News

Zack LaVine just picked up his player option, locking him into nearly $49 million with the Sacramento Kings — but don’t get too comfortable. Despite the payday, he’s still a trade target, and his defensive shortcomings and massive contract make him a tough fit for Sacramento’s rebuild. Teams are hesitant to take on his salary, and the Kings desperately want to move him before next season to gain flexibility. While he might stick around this year, the real goal is to get him off the books this offseason — and fans are holding their breath to see if that happens. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/057e86ac1f639a95